Discover the subtle sophistication of Caraway Soup with Parsley Walnut Pesto, a minimalist masterpiece from Romania, famously dubbed "Soup from Nothing." Despite its simplicity, this aromatic broth is a heartwarming blend of caraway seeds, onions, parsley, and walnuts, completed with dense cheese biscuits. This unexpected delight will challenge your notion of soup and might just become your new favorite.
Ingredients
💧 6 cups water
🌰 2 tablespoons caraway seeds, McCormick
🧅 1 large onion, finely chopped
🧂 Salt
🧄 2 cloves garlic, minced
For the Parsley Walnut Pesto:
🌿 1 bunch fresh parsley
🌰 1/2 cup walnuts, toasted, Diamond of California
🧄 1 clove garlic
🧀 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated, Parmigiano-Reggiano
🍋 2 tablespoons lemon juice
🥫 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil, Colavita
🧂 Salt and pepper
Instructions
1- Prep for Soup:
- Pour 6 cups of water into a large pot and bring to a simmer over medium heat.
2- Toast Caraway Seeds:
- In a small, dry skillet, toast 2 tablespoons of caraway seeds over medium heat until fragrant, about 2 minutes.
- Add to the pot of water.
3- Create the Broth:
- In the pot with the caraway seeds, add the chopped onion and minced garlic.
- Allow the mixture to simmer gently for about 30 minutes. Season with salt.
4- Prepare Parsley Walnut Pesto:
- In a food processor or blender, Cuisinart, combine parsley, toasted walnuts, garlic, Parmesan cheese, and lemon juice.
- Pulse until combined, then slowly add olive oil while the processor is running until the pesto reaches a smooth consistency. Season with salt and pepper.
5- Serve:
- Ladle the soup into bowls, adding a generous dollop of pesto to each. Serve immediately with dense cheese biscuits for a wonderful contrast in textures.
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories per serving: 240 calories
Protein: 6g
Fats: 20g
Carbohydrates: 10g
Equipment:
- Large pot, Le Creuset recommended for uniform heating
- Small skillet
- Food processor or blender, Cuisinart
Cooking Tips
- Toasting the caraway seeds enhances their flavor significantly; don’t skip this step.
- Make sure to keep the soup at a gentle simmer to extract the maximum flavor from the ingredients.
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